[Fot] Brake pads

[Paul Ricco]

We have been experimenting with some different pad compounds.  We have not had issues with pads from Carbotech or Hawk.  Both companies have been very helpful and delivered good product to us.

Additionally, we just had an excellent experience with a Porterfield on an order.

On the other hand, we have come to find that there is someone in the US that represents their rear brake shoe linings as being good for racing.  We tried it and in one session we knew it was not a compound made to work at race temperatures.  Therefore, we went around the seller and we tracked down the company doing the relining for the seller .  The shop owner was really nice on the phone and they have confirmed what we thought in a test.  The lining that is being used is NOT FOR RACING PURPOSES.  It is a Cool-stop lining designed for street car use only.  The compound that is being misrepresented is made to work well at low temps.  That was a disappointing waste of $150 and a brake job……We ran them one weekend took them off.  Now the backing plates will now be sent for a proper race lining.  

Paul



> On Jul 25, 2019, at 5:05 PM, Dave Hogye via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Here are two different sets of CarboTech pads. Same part number.
> You can see that the backing plate is ground down and the pad is shaped at the same time. Other detail differences are also evident. The edge of the pad was contacting the caliper slot.  Pretty sloppy construction.
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